“You saved every Philly fan”: Eagles fans pour their hearts out as Super Bowl hero Nick Foles announces retirement

Nick Foles' career has come to a close as the former Eagles quarterback announced his retirement on social media. In response, fans flocked to the comments section and took the time to thank Foles for his service in the league.

"BIG D**K NICK YOU SAVED EVERY PHILLY FAN," one screamed.

"PHILLY LOVES YOU NICK," another yelled.

"i love you so much man," another said.

The love didn't stop there as Nick Foles received a huge amount of heartfelt thanks and congratulations on his retirement.

"Congrats GOAT thank you for the Super Bowl," one said.

"From a lifelong #DallasCowboys fan, what you have done has been inspirational to so many people. Congratulations on what was an incredible career," another posted.

"Thank you for bringing us a SB championship! Thank you for everything you brought on and off the field! You are a legend!" another said.

Foles said that he is ready to take on the next chapter in his life, which includes spending more time with his family.

Looking back on Nick Foles' rollercoaster career

Nick Foles at Indianapolis Colts v Dallas Cowboys - Source: Getty

The journeyman quarterback was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 3rd round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Working with Andy Reid in Philadelphia to start his career, Foles threw for a one-time record-setting 27 touchdowns and two interceptions during an 8-2 run.

While many expected greater things on the horizon for Foles, he took the scenic route to his next high. Following a 6-2 run in 2014 in which he threw for 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, Foles left the Eagles. After a one-season stint with the St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs, Foles returned to a Reid-less Eagles team.

During that time, he won Super Bowl LII as a late-season stand-in for Carson Wentz, who missed the end of the campaign due to injury. Despite walking into a seemingly hopeless situation, Foles defeated everyone, including Tom Brady, to hoist the Lombardi Trophy in one of the most unlikely tales in NFL history.

Following that success, he bounced around the league and played for the Jaguars, Bears, and Colts. Foles missed the 2023 season.

Nick Foles' career earnings

Nick Foles at NFL: DEC 26 Chargers at Colts - Source: Getty

According to Spotrac, Foles earned roughly $87 million throughout his career, across six different teams. If he managed to save just two percent of his total earnings, he could have enough for a baseline retirement.

Should Foles decide to continue filling his time with work in the future, he has plenty of life force to give. Will Nick Foles follow in the footsteps of other former quarterbacks by joining the media?